My oath
Laysa is a rare variant of Elizabeth, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva. It shares the same etymological roots as the more common Elsa or Lisa, signifying a promise or oath to a deity. In some contexts, it is also viewed as a modern phonetic variation of the Arabic name Layla.
Less common today
Laysa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,782 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
